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Tributes paid to former chairman remembered for his 'kindness, dedication, and the genuine care he showed to everyone involved in the game'
Tributes have been paid to much-loved and respected former chairman of Buckingham Football Club.
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We Mean Business: ‘Right now I think any of us would tell you it’s a constant uphill struggle’
A women’s clothing shop, which was last year named Northamptonshire’s “best retailer”, has shared the “constant uphill struggle” that all independent businesses face at the moment.
Charity leaders to gather for Northamptonshire roundtable on philanthropy and investment
‘The session will provide an informal setting for trustees to exchange experiences, ask questions and engage with peers’
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In pictures: Dog lovers unite for Barbiebulls show at Moulton
Dog lovers from across the UK gathered in Northampton on Sunday April 19 for the Barbiebulls Dog Show at Moulton College Equestrian Centre.
Northampton Pride 2026 date confirmed as groups, organisations and businesses invited to be involved
Northampton Pride will return for a ninth year this summer – and groups, organisations and businesses are being invited to get involved.
18-year-old with type 1 diabetes decided to ‘take back control’ and run London Marathon 2026
An 18-year-old with type 1 diabetes decided to “take back control” and train to run the London Marathon, which is now just days away on April 26.
Police confirm stabbing in new build estate in Northampton which left man hospitalised
Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a stabbing in a new build estate in Northampton.
A45 exit slip to close in Northampton as National Highways carries out surveys
National Highways has announced a temporary overnight closure of the A45 northbound exit slip road at Wootton, West Northamptonshire, to allow electricity works and drainage surveys to be carried out.
New road humps and pedestrian/cycle crossing planned for road in Northampton
West Northamptonshire Council has announced plans to install a series of flat-topped road humps and a pedestrian and cycle crossing on Caswell Road in the Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton.
COURT ROUND-UP: Man sentenced for smashing Northampton Jobcentre window among these 33 cases
Northampton magistrates also dealt with offenders for assaults on police, shoplifting, possession of cannabis, criminal damage, speeding, harassment and being drunk and disorderly in Northampton town centre…
Picture special: Fans queue for hours for Record Store Day in Northampton
Eager vinyl record fans queued for hours outside two Northampton shops at the weekend for the return of Record Store Day.
Picture special: Harley Davidsons roar into Northampton's Market Square to raise money for Cynthia Spencer Hospice
Dozens of Harley Davidson owners rode together through Northampton in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity on Saturday, April 18.
Long delays on A45 in Northampton as emergency services respond to incident
Drivers are of delays on the A45 in Northampton, as police respond to an incident.
Street art commissioned in areas of Northampton often targeted with graffiti as council introduces measures to crackdown
Street art will begin to pop up in areas of Northampton often targeted with graffiti, as the council introduces measures to crackdown on the form of criminal damage.
Increase to taxi licensing fees across West Northamptonshire approved despite backlash from drivers
A Northamptonshire council has approved increases to taxi licensing fees, despite backlash from the trade which has labelled it as “pure greed”.
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
Another controversial shisha bar in busy Northampton road could be demolished if retrospective plans are refused
Another controversial shisha bar in a busy Northampton road could be demolished if retrospective plans are refused.
Northampton man Michael Thompson, accused of ex-partner's murder, will stand trial in Nottingham
A man accused of killing his wife is set to stand trial in May.
CCTV image released after £120 worth of sweets and chocolate stolen from Northampton sports ground
A CCTV image has been released by police after £120 worth of sweets and chocolate was stolen from a Northampton sports ground.
M1 mega-warehouse plan in Northampton promising thousands of jobs blasted by locals as 'ruining the countryside'
Plans have been put forward for a major new warehouse site and thousands of jobs on land near the M1 in Northampton – but locals have criticised the proposals saying they are “ruining the countryside”.